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What is the news on Trump and nuclear testing?

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Donald Trump announces the U.S. will resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a moratorium since 1992. The move is in response to recent Russian and Chinese nuclear advancements. Trump claims testing is necessary to keep pace with other powers, though experts warn this could trigger a new global wave of nuclear tests. Russia and China express concern, urging adherence to test ban treaties. The specifics and timing of U.S. tests remain unclear.

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Trump ramps up rhetoric around U.S. nuclear weapons testing

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  • Donald Trump announced plans to restart U.S. nuclear weapons testing via social media. 3s
  • Trump clarified that the U.S. has not conducted nuclear tests since 1992 but suggested renewed testing due to other nations' activities. 22s
  • The announcement followed Russia's unveiling of new nuclear-powered weapons, though these are not nuclear warheads. 43s
  • Experts warn that resuming nuclear testing would be difficult, expensive, and contrary to U.S. interests. 1m 5s
  • The Kremlin stated it has not tested its new weapons and warned of consequences if the U.S. resumes nuclear testing. 1m 25s
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Trump ramps up rhetoric around U.S. nuclear weapons testing
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France 24
9 hours ago
Trump ramps up rhetoric around U.S. nuclear weapons testing

Trump posts on social media that he has instructed the Department of War to start testing U.S. nuclear weapons, just before a summit with Xi Jinping.

Trump orders nuke tests after Russia tests nuclear-powered torpedo
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CBC News
16 hours ago
Trump orders nuke tests after Russia tests nuclear-powered torpedo

Donald Trump confirms he has instructed the Department of War to start testing U.S. nuclear weapons, citing other countries' testing programs as justification.

Trump orders Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing
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CBS News
23 hours ago
Trump orders Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing

Trump announces on social media that the U.S. will immediately resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a moratorium since 1992.

Behind Trump's order to the Pentagon on nuclear weapons testing
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CBS America
1 day ago
Behind Trump's order to the Pentagon on nuclear weapons testing

Trump orders the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a moratorium since 1992, with the process to begin immediately.

Breaking down Trump's comments on resuming nuclear weapons testing
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CBS News
1 day ago
Breaking down Trump's comments on resuming nuclear weapons testing

Trump declares the U.S. will resume nuclear testing for the first time since the 1990s, aiming to keep pace with China and Russia.

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons
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Reuters
1 day ago
Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons

Trump orders the U.S. military to resume nuclear weapons testing, though it is unclear if this means actual detonations or missile tests.

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